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December 2013

December 27

Campaign aims to preserve Saint John heritage

December 27, 2013

In Saint John, N.B., restoring the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is as much about preserving the local heritage as it is saving a church.

December 29

2013: a year of two Popes

December 29, 2013

The past year didn’t really begin March 13. There were signifi-cant events in the life of Canada, the world and the Church in January and February — before Cardinal Jorge Bergolio walked out onto that balcony above St. Peter’s Square and asked us for our prayers. It only seems that our world before Pope Francis is a land far, far away and long, long ago.

December 30

Pope: Don't forget plight of exiles, elderly marginalized by own family

December 30, 2013

VATICAN CITY - Just as people must never ignore the plight of today's immigrants and refugees, they must also remember today's "hidden exiles" -- the elderly and other relatives who are abandoned or forgotten by their own families, Pope Francis said.

December 31

Pope: In new year, step outside your comfort zone, get involved

December 31, 2013

VATICAN CITY - The new year will be brighter only if everyone steps outside their safe havens, gets involved and works together to solve local problems with generosity and love, Pope Francis said.